Our series of Best-in-Class webinars provides a quick study on various topics related to core food safety concepts. Each course is performed as a 2-hour “lunch and learn”-style presentation. Lead instructor, Mike Cramer of the Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute, delivers practical guidance and basic tools through the viewpoint of his 40+ years of experience in meat and food manufacturing.
These free webinar sessions are valuable for food industry personnel involved in all phases of food manufacturing, distribution, retail, and storage, and are critical to the foundation of a strong, well-rounded food safety culture.
MEET THE HOST
Michael Cramer | Trainer, Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute
Michael Cramer started his career at Swift & Company in Pennsylvania as a summer employee. He worked his way up to QA Manager (Pennsylvania and North Carolina), Production Specialist and Corporate Documentation Manager (Illinois) to QA Manager at the Swift-Eckrich plant in Chicago and then QA Director for the Armour processed meat and poultry plants. He then moved to Specialty Brands, Inc./Windsor Foods/Ajinomoto Foods North America where he stayed from 1993 to his retirement in 2023. There he served as Director of Food Safety and Quality assurance before being promoted to Senior Director of FSQA.
Mike is known for his in-depth knowledge of food plant sanitation and has written a book, now in its 3rd edition, “Food Plant Sanitation, Design, Maintenance and Good Manufacturing Practices.” He is also a member of the editorial board of Food Safety Magazine and has over twenty articles published dealing with Listeria control, Biosecurity, Sanitation and Sanitary Design, Sanitation 5S, and Allergens. As well, he is a contributing member of the American Frozen Foods Institute Listeria Working Group. You can find multiple Food Safety Matters podcasts and food sanitation webinars that he has led.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Food Allergen Management | April 15, 2026 | Register
Foreign Material Prevention | May 6, 2026 | Register
Integrated Pest Management | June 3, 2026 | Register
Recall Policy and Action Plan | June 24, 2026 | Register
Root Cause Analysis | July 15, 2026 | Coming Soon
Regulatory Response | August 5, 2026 | Coming Soon
Listeria Management | August 26, 2026 | Coming Soon
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On-Demand Webinars
A food entrepreneur developed an innovative line of ambient, shelf stable pouched snack products that required a full retort process to achieve commercial safety and stability. While interest from retailers and distributors grew quickly, the brand faced a major obstacle - their manufacturing facility was still under construction, leaving them unable to produce at the volume needed to scale. Keep reading to learn how Eurofins can help.
A supplement manufacturer added methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) to a product, expecting to meet label claims. However, testing revealed only ~50% of the claimed amount, triggering an out-of-spec (OOS) result. Read to learn how Eurofins Supplement Testing resolved the unexpected results.
A client submitted a batch of Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa rhizome) for routine identity and quality verification. The samples were were expected to match the fingerprint of authentic turmeric reference materials. Learn how Eurofins detected detected adulteration in the client's submitted sample.
After months of fine-tuning flavor, texture, and active ingredients, a new nutritional formula was ready for scale-up. This case study explores the successful transition from lab-scale to full-scale production—preserving product integrity across thousands of gallons.
As a widely used culinary and medicinal herb, oregano is expected to meet strict botanical specifications. Read our case study to learn how Eurofins analysts used HPTLC and microscopy to uncover botanical adulteration in an oregano sample submitted for identity verification and quality assessment.
Explore a real-world OOS case study where collaborative investigation revealed formulation challenges as the root cause. Learn how targeted troubleshooting helped a client improve product consistency and manufacturing protocols.
Learn how a lab resolved inconsistent OOS results in a vitamin chew by identifying a wax-related dissolution issue. Discover how method adjustments and tailored procedural notes improved accuracy for unique formulations.
Discover how advanced ELISA and PCR testing helped identify peanut contamination in cumin, triggering a major recall and reshaping allergen control practices across the spice industry. Learn how Eurofins GeneScan supported targeted recalls and supplier investigations to protect consumers and restore brand trust.
Discover how a leading plant-based food company partnered with Eurofins DQCI to implement a precise calibration strategy, ensuring consistent and accurate protein testing across multiple production sites.
Are you finding inconsistencies with your protein and amino acids testing across suppliers? By collaborating with the Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc protein experts you can gain greater control over your supply chain and restore confidence in your labeling claims. Continue reading to find out how we handle these situations.